Handcrafted gyuto, santoku, and bunka by Yoshikazu Tanaka, Satoshi Nakagawa, Kisuke Manaka, and other craftsmen. Limited, rotating stock.

Frequently Asked Questions

We carry limited, rotating stock. Once something sells out, we don't necessarily reorder it — it could be months or longer before it's back, if at all. New knives come in regularly, but not always the same ones. Newsletter is the best way to stay updated.

We are based in Tokyo, Japan, and operate entirely online without a physical storefront. We ship worldwide via Japan Post EMS or DHL.

Yes. If you find the same knife at a lower price from another authorized retailer, we'll match it and beat it. See details.

Photo of Erick and Sarah--team Zahocho

About Us

I'm Fred, and this is my wife Akiko. Former sushi chef, now running an online knife shop from Tokyo. We source directly from various craftsmen across Japan.

About us